Apprentice Toolmaker Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Req ID: 129012
Region: Americas
Country: USA
State/Province: Minnesota
City: Maple Grove
General Overview
Functional Area: OPS - Operations
Career Stream: PRD - Production
Role: Machinist 2
SAP Short Name: MC2
Job Title: Machinist 2
Job Code: MC2-OPS-PRD
Job Level: Band 06
Profile-Holding: N
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Direct
Summary
Plan, layout and perform machining operations with manual mills, lathes, surface grinders and CNC mills. Perform bench work to construct, alter, and repair molds, fixtures, jigs, and assembly machines. Repairs are made by copying broken parts, from verbal instructions, and from concept drawings.
Detailed Description

• Work from complicated drawings, sketches, handbook formulas and specifications. In the absence of design drawings, proceed from verbal instructions and/or concept drawings, organize and determine work procedures and sequences, select materials in accordance with specifications.
• Perform complex machining and grinding operations requiring complicated and unusual setups necessitating frequent improvising and adaptations of machines and tools.
• Perform critical bench operations involving polishing, fitting and aligning component parts of fixtures, molds, and machines.
• Create Solid Works models and programs for the plate fabrication department as needed.

• Assist with set up of Molds.
• Maintain and repair plastic injection molds to support production.
• Build, design and maintain tools for production and instruct Department Lead Person, Supervisor or Machine Operators on their use, care, and operational methods and procedures.
• Proceed on work assignments with minimum supervision and direction.
• Responsible for quality of workmanship, dimensional accuracy and efficient operation of assigned projects.
• Works under general supervision and gives no work direction to others.
• Keeps facilities, materials, and work area clean and organized, exercising care in their use.
• Uses safety practices and takes prompt action to correct problems.
• Assists co-workers when necessary to meet work unit goals.
• Actively seeks continuous improvement opportunities.
• May be required to train other employees and assist in orientation of new employees.
• Performs other duties as required and may be utilized in other areas and departments of manufacturing as workload may dictate.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Must possess specific certifications as defined by site operations.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of machine operations.
• In-depth knowledge of product quality issues.
• In depth knowledge of GDT
• In depth knowledge of programs , macros ,cam software
• Ability to recognize errors in the g code and make edits prior to machining the work piece.
• Ability to set up, operate, calibrate and maintain machines and tools.
• Ability to recognize and address problems in the production process
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of internal and external customers.
• Ability to work effectively with team members and lead the team to high quality production within tight deadlines.

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a manufacturing environment with occasional to frequent exposure to elements such as noise, dust, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, etc.
• Duties of the position require periodic light physical effort and exertion including prolonged repetitive motions requiring manual dexterity and precise hand/eye co-ordination, sitting and or standing in confined workspaces, using tools and equipment, and moving and handling materials.
• Duties may require periodic heavy manual effort including lifting objects over.
• Duties require extended periods of sustained visual concentration on detailed documentation and product assemblies.
• Above demands are carried out within the local existing Health and Safety guidelines.

Typical Experience

• A minimum of four years of similar toolmaking experience as an apprentice toolmaker or combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of CNC Mill set-up and programming.
• Requires a very high degree of precision tolerances at times less than .001.

Typical Education

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Broad knowledge of tool and machining technology, mechanical principles, advance mathematics, layout and precision measuring procedures, material characteristics, and treatment applications acquired through trade schools.

Notes
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.
Positions with Celestica - Maple Grove involve the release of export controlled goods either directly to employees or through the employee's movement within the facility. As such, Celestica - Maple Grove will require necessary information from all applicants upon an applicant's acceptance of employment to determine if any export control exemptions or licenses must be filed.
Compensation Data
Hourly EEs:
The hourly range described in this posting is an estimate by the Company, and may change based on several factors, including by not limited to a change in the duties covered by the job posting, or the credentials, experience or geographic jurisdiction of the successful candidate. Hourly Range: $26.00 - $38.00
Benefits:
Celestica provides eligible employees with a range of benefits including medical insurance plans, dental insurance, vision insurance, short and long term disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits, parental leave, PTO, Holiday pay and a 401k plan with company match.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Celestica's policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran or disability status, or other characteristics protected by law.
This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world's best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development - from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.
Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.
This location is a US ITAR facility and these positions will involve the release of export controlled goods either directly to employees or through the employee's movement within the facility. As such, Celestica will require necessary information from all applicants upon an applicant's acceptance of employment to determine if any export control exemptions or licenses must be filed.